sweet surrender

I am laying down...
All of my fears and insecurities
I should feel ashamed
of the blatant exposure this will cause me
Yet unbelievably I felt clothed
in utmost love and security.
I have never felt this vulnerable
at the same time so secure.
And so I am laying at all down
All my hopes, my desires, my very heart
No holds barred, no holding back.

#superwomannomore

"In the celebration of my weakness, I gave in to Love
and found it much easier to fly."
-MMH,what to do until love finds you

celebrating life.

16 October 2011

Jeff came in for a quick visit from Davao today. He longs to celebrate his 25th with his family. After their beach getaway, we (joyce and I) managed to squeeze in our plan of 'surprising' him.

Good thing Joyce had no duty and I was on my second night shift. Perfect for a simple dinner celebration.

We met at choco mocha(a small resto situated at the heart of mati). They serve the best siomao and choco crumble in town. I was having much needed 'me time' while waiting for them.I was divulging on what the Lord's plan for me. Hmmmm...exciting:)

Before I get lost with my thoughts, the beaming birthday boy arrived as well as Joyce. She brought in a piece of cake minus the candle for Jeff (isn't she thoughtful) After feasting on the yummy cake and siomai, we head on to the municipal grounds to pray.


Take Flight, a city is waiting.
We found the place almost empty.Situated near the park was a covered court and Jeff commented that when he thinks of BCC Mati, he can't help but associate this covered court. Might be the future venue for reload and sunday service (hopes high!)

we immediately proceeded on speaking blessing to the entire city, our families, our leaders in the seat of government. our place has a reputation of unwise government leadership the reason why it took ovver a century for mati to be recognized as a city. But thank God, tides are changing in Jesus' name. We declared that mati is not a hopeless city!It is a city waiting to bloom and flourish. Tides are changing, I can feel it.

Mark 4:26-29
After praying, we managed to share our thoughts.Mark 4:26-29 was vividly impressed to me while I was engrossed in the Spirit's presence.

Mark 4:26-29
The Message (MSG)
Never Without a Story

26-29Then Jesus said, "God's kingdom is like seed thrown on a field by a man who then goes to bed and forgets about it. The seed sprouts and grows—he has no idea how it happens. The earth does it all without his help: first a green stem of grass, then a bud, then the ripened grain. When the grain is fully formed, he reaps—harvest time!
*tears


A beautiful gift.
We believe that the best gift we can ever give to Jeff is prayers. I asked Joyce to pray for Jeff while I agree. It took her minutes to utter a prayer. we were laughing at the thought but there was an inner tug for me to let her lead the prayer. After praying for him, she confessed that it was really hard to say prayers. It turned out that she can not recall the last time she prayed for someone. I was beaming. Truly, it pays to obey God's promptings.

We ended the day with unspoken gratitude in our hearts.
Thankful for life, for friendship that is Christ-centered.

#toGodalonebetheglory

predestined.

attended a service today after a busy night shift...
this declaration song made me wide awake:)
indeed,
I am predestined for greater things...
I am ordained to do greater exploits
#allbyHIsgrace
#Ican'tbutbecausetheLordenables,Ican!


I Have a Destiny

by Mark Altrogge

I have a destiny I know I shall fulfil
I have a destiny in that city on a hill
I have a destiny and it's not an empty wish
For I know I was born for such a time as this

Long before the ages You predestined me
To walk in all the works You have prepared for me
You've given me a part to play in history
To help prepare a bride for eternity

I did not choose You but You have chosenme
And appointed me for bearing fruit abundantly
I know You will complete the work begun in me
By the power of Your Spirit working mightily

© 1986 People of Destiny International/Word Music

Legacy.

Redirected thoughts about how to live my life.

A while ago, I came across a facebook account of an acquaintance. I saw most of her travel/work-related pictures. I must say, there are thoughts lurking inside of me: "oh, how I wanted to visit such places too"..."oh how I wanted a job like that of hers too and I want it fast!!..." So I frantically googled job openings without even thinking twice!My!!I'm a mad woman!!?
Before I get so absorbed with my self-centered dreams, I have to literally take myself away from that friend's page and away from the job search site. And God had a way to remind me in a subtle manner through this youtube link posted from a twitter follower. This is a song by kendra.


here is the lyrics of the song:


"Legacy"

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...



This song hit me big time. Please do not get me wrong. God is not kill joy as many of you thinks He is. He wants to give the best for His children,as in whatever their hearts' desire is (and that includes travels). He just wants it ordered though, at His timing and with the purest of motives:)

I remind myself that I am no longer that impulsive Rizza who loves to do things asap without one-on-on consultation with my Father. I am already a Spirit-filled sanguine by the grace of God. I am a woman who hails from Zion. #declaration

postnote: I still would want to travel(so much!!!) may it be work or mission related. It is my desire to see the beauty of this world, in His time:)
But it is my utmost desire to leave a legacy in this earth in such a way that my King will be glorified. And so I say no to:




and I say yes Lord i will..: